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Mouler t1_ir30y4w wrote

Reply to comment by drummerene in Can i use 3 in 1 brand all temp fluid to lubricate drill bits when drilling (steel?) hinges? by drummerene

Acetone would be the way to go, I believe. However, just wipe out the flutes with a dry cloth is plenty. You really want to keep that microscopic thin layer of oil on at all times. It won't protect any better than the TiN, but it will protect what is exposed where the coating may have chipped. This practice is far more valuable on uncoated steel tools.

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CytotoxicWade t1_ir3djsa wrote

Yeah, uncoated (especially black oxide) tools really like to be kept oiled.

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imgprojts t1_ir40v5c wrote

Yes, acetone lubricates and it evaporates completely without any traces at all.

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